Twin Cities: Who says scientists can't be conquerors?

Chapter 56 But then another chapter comes...

As a "Noxian coward" in the traditional sense, Mel never really agreed with his mother Ambissa's ideas.

She genuinely believed that she might not be able to possess the "wolf" spirit like the rest of her family—always baring her fangs, ready to tear apart anything that stood in her way.

Instead, Mel prefers to use her own method:

Cunning, shrewd, fox-like methods.

It was precisely because of this that, after being essentially exiled by her mother to Piltover, Mel completely reversed her disadvantage as a stranger in just a few years.

She has a keen eye for investment and is adept at political maneuvering.

Through skillful maneuvering, they can now essentially control everything in parliament.

At the same time, she is also well-versed in the sordid secrets behind each member of parliament and can turn any novel changes that occur in Piltover into quantifiable benefits for her own use.

It seems that Mel is now completely free to enter a state of enjoyment, without any desires or wants.

But in reality, the dark cloud hanging over Mel's head never let her go despite her struggles—her resilient yet cruel mother, Ambeza, was coming!

Mel hadn't paid much attention to Noxus and his family since he left for distant lands.

Even so, she still knew about some major events.

For example, Noxus today has completely ended the existence of the emperor due to a momentous revolution.

Instead, three leaders, each with their own strengths, were appointed:

Representing "force," the invincible "Hand of Noxus"; representing "strategic thinking," the all-knowing "Commander of Noxus."

And that "black rose" that represents "cunning" and is mysterious!

Her mother, Ambeza, had told her that Mel's brother, Gino, had died because of the Black Rose's pursuit.

And the other party was still not satisfied, and had already set its sights on the entire Middarda family.

In order to defeat powerful enemies and further increase the family's strength, Ambissa recently informed Mel that she was coming to Piltover to meet her daughter.

To be honest, Mel was quite grateful that her mother had informed her in advance.

This gives them time to plan ahead.

She knew her mother's nature all too well; she knew exactly what her mother was up to without even guessing.

It's nothing more than that cruel wolf mother who, after seeing Mel's control over Piltover and the war potential of Piltover's Hextech, is eager to seize it by force!

Logically speaking, Melburn should have no way to resist Ambissa's will.

It has nothing to do with family ties; it's simply because Ambissa represents the old Noxian nobility who struggled through bloodshed and had no taboos.

Those people are simply not something Piltover, which is committed to the "peaceful use of technology" and never manufactures weapons, can contend with.

Even if Ambissa rode on top of all Piltover residents, forcing them to completely militarize Hextech, Mel would probably be helpless and just a bystander.

But at that moment, following Mrs. Giraman, she discovered Aaron—

In the collected materials, Mel discovered that Aaron had invented all sorts of machines for the Zaunites.

Aside from those tools that were forcibly used as weapons by the belligerent Zaun people, there were many inventions, some of which were originally powerful weapons.

Instantly, she felt a sense of relief and hope.

She couldn't help but wonder if this amazing boy's appearance was solely to help her overcome her difficulties.

Didn't Mother Ambissa foresee the impending war, and the need to fight against the so-called "Black Rose," and therefore need to provide the weapons herself?

it is good!

He found a young weapons expert in Zaun!

In this way, although it is somewhat selfish, wouldn't she be able to preserve Piltover's clean research environment and the original intention behind the invention of Hextech?

"I cannot allow Hextech, which was created for peace, to become a victim of her ambitions."

"So, Aaron, I think you understand what I mean, right?"

"I need your talent. I need you to create a large number of weapons that have nothing to do with Piltover and are truly ready for the battlefield!"

Mel looked at Aaron with a gleam in his eyes.

Having confirmed Aaron's talent and abilities, and having witnessed the awe-inspiring Shadow Mech firsthand, Mel no longer intended to hide anything from Aaron.

She told Aaron everything about Ambissa without reservation, and even casually added a veiled threat like, "Ambissa might very well have designs on Zaun."

As for whether Aaron would agree, Mel didn't think it was a problem.

Because she had already offered a price that she believed no one from Zaun would refuse—

"Don't worry, I'm not asking you to be a shield and making Zaun take the risks for nothing."

Mel smiled and pulled a letter from his sleeve.

"This is a promise, a promise from me."

"As long as we cooperate smoothly, whatever you need—wealth, power, or even just a limited degree of independence for Zaun outside Piltover—I will do my best to satisfy you!"

……

Aaron looked at the letter handed to him, at Mel's flamboyant signature, and fell into a brief silence.

He knew the value of this letter.

Why has Hilko worked so hard all this time? Wasn't it all to find an opportunity for Zaun to become independent and rise to power?

By subtly changing Hilko's mindset and quietly developing revenue-generating machines, wasn't Zaun also trying to find a way to establish itself?

Now a legitimate opportunity is right in front of us.

Logically speaking, Aaron had no reason to refuse, much less to suddenly fall silent at this time.

but……

"Congressman Mel, you are truly sincere."

Aaron seriously affirmed the price Mel offered.

If he hadn't known the plot, he would have accepted Mel's proposal without hesitation and started cooperating with Mel without hesitation.

After all, what's wrong with reviving Zaun, a resource-rich old industrial region, through Noxus's external military production?

However, Aaron knew all too well what would happen next—

He knew all too well how dangerous the "Black Rose" who had chased Ambesa away was to his current weakened self!

To provide cover for Piltover and produce weapons for Ambissa?

A win-win situation where everyone gets what they need?

Are you kidding me!

Zaun absolutely cannot provoke a monster of that size at this time because of his own decision!

Not to mention that after I provided Ambissa with a weapon, it might make that nearly insane she-wolf covet even more.

It's just the one line: "Mel is actually the child that the Black Rose has been searching for."

Once it's exposed, once Black Rose finds out about her collaboration with Mel...

Aaron dared not gamble that the "idea king" would suddenly have a change of heart and let him and Zaun go!

Therefore, in view of the above—

Aaron smiled and shook his head, gently pushing the letter back towards Mel.

"I'm sorry, I..."

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